Bael (*Aegle marmelos*). One of the five tree roots.
The ten-root formula
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Best in Varsha · mid-July to mid-September
Dashmoola Kwath
दशमूल क्वाथ
The classical Dashamoola: five tree roots and five small-plant roots, cut and dried for a kwath. Earthy, woody and brewed exactly as the texts describe.
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100 g · about 50 cups · ≈ ₹6 a cup · inclusive of taxes
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What's inside
Ten herbs. Nothing hidden.
*Gmelina arborea*. A tree root.
*Oroxylum indicum*, the "midnight horror" tree. A tree root.
*Solanum virginianum*, a thorny wild nightshade. One of the five small plants.
*Solanum anguivi*, the larger wild nightshade. A small plant.
*Desmodium gangeticum*. A small plant.
*Uraria picta*. A small plant.
Arani (*Premna integrifolia*). A tree root.
Gokhru (*Tribulus terrestris*). The fifth small plant.
*Stereospermum suaveolens*. The fifth tree root.
How to brew
A kwath, as the texts make it
Kwath means a decoction: roots boiled down so they give up their taste. It takes a little longer than a kahwa.
- Boil one cup of water About 200 ml.
- Add a level teaspoon Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Cover and rest Flame off, lid on, 2–3 minutes.
- Strain and sip warm
Who it suits
For anyone who wants the classical formula itself
Dashamoola as the texts describe it, with nothing added. Woody, earthy and quietly bitter, it is for people who want the formula, not a flavoured tea.
When to drink it
Morning or evening. One cup a day.
Best season
Varsha, the monsoon, and Hemanta, early winter, the seasons the texts associate with rising Vata.
How it tastes
Woody and earthy, gently bitter and astringent. Honey, added once it is warm, makes it easier.
Go gently if
you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or on regular medication. Ask your doctor or vaidya first.
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Questions
Questions, answered plainly
What is dashamoola?
"Ten roots": five from trees, called the greater five (bṛhat pañcamūla), and five from small plants, the lesser five (laghu pañcamūla). Together they are one of the most used formulas in Ayurveda.
Why does gokshura use the fruit, not the root?
In practice gokshura's fruit, the small spiny gokhru, is what is used in place of the root. That is how it is sold and used in Ayurvedic pharmacies.
Does it have caffeine?
No. Only roots.
Can I sweeten it?
Yes. Stir in honey once the cup is warm rather than hot, or add a little jaggery while it simmers.
Can I drink it if I'm pregnant or on medication?
Please ask your doctor or vaidya first.
Dashmoola Kwath
₹290
· 100 g